Types of Audiophiles

I first spent a fair amount of time reading reviews, studying options, listening to set ups in show rooms, etc. I was intensely focused for a couple of months, like studying for an important final exam. Then I assembled a pretty high end system with a reasonably generous budget, helped by the availability of pricy but nicely-discounted equipment. And lucky me, after it was fully assembled, my system sounded great, just as I hoped.

Next, I listened to a wide variety of my music, grazing and sampling scores of sources. Yup, across the board, my set up continued to hold up.

Now, I don’t think much about equipment at all.

My almost exclusive measure is simple:

Does it sound like the performer is IN THE ROOM?

(Of course, the quality of the recording is very important for optimizing that singular measure of realism).

That said, my sole question now is: DOES IT SOUND LIKE IT’S IN THE ROOM?

If it does, I’m happy. Very happy.

Is there a category for people like me who want just one thing: 

Does it sound like it’s IN THE ROOM?

THE HOARDER: 4 BASIC AMPLIFIERS, 3 PRE-AMPS, 5 TURNTABLES, 7 SETS OF SPEAKERS, 3 SUBWOOFERS, 4 SACD PLAYERS.

Okay, this sounds like fun.

My Stereo Can Beat Up Your Stereo

All my stuff is bigger, badder, and better looking.  Including me.

The Bait and Switch

You get lured in with the promise of an evening of musical bliss.  Then the subject abruptly changes to laser prostate surgery, politics, and/or his guitar/car/wine collection.

The Genre Narcissist 

The only music that exists are genres he prefers.  All others are completely invisible and/or intellectually and culturally insulting.

The Multitasker

The guy who can critically listen while sumultaneously returning texts, play tug of war with the dog, and use the camera on his phone to check for nosehairs.

Good topic, Erik

I'm definitely drinking the wrong breakfast beverage.

I want what @asvjerry is having.

Not proud, but I guess I'm closest to being a Brand Loyalist.  I tend to first pick the brand for each component, then the price point I can afford.